Atty. Steven Carr
Frequent CLE presenter and speaker and contributor to professional publications. Former President and Chairman of the Board: Laura Holland Uzzell Foundation; Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School.
Affordable Housing & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 47+ Years Experience
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About Steven Carr at a Glance
Steven Carr is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Ellinger & Carr, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, trademark, and citizenship. Admitted to practice in Kansas (Inactive) (1979), Florida (1986), and North Carolina U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl (1994). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1979) and Washburn University of Topeka (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Carr
- Frequent CLE presenter and speaker and contributor to professional publications
- Former President and Chairman of the Board: Laura Holland Uzzell Foundation
- Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School
- Former Director and Chairman of the Board, Contemporary Science Center, Inc. Former chair of the North Carolina Bar Foundation's Continuing Legal Education Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Steven Carr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Carr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Wills in Raleigh
Steven Carr is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →
Contracts in Raleigh
Steven Carr is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in North Carolina →
Trusts in Raleigh
Steven Carr is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →
Trademark Law in Raleigh
Steven Carr is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in North Carolina →
Citizenship & Naturalization in Raleigh
Steven Carr is one of 5,928 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Steven Carr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Carr's practice in the field of wills, contracts, trusts, trademark, and citizenship.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Carr brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas (Inactive), Florida, and North Carolina U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Fl, Steven Carr can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, contracts, and trusts, Steven Carr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Steven Carr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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